Medical-Surgical RN
Oakes, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring night shift availability and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting
• 20-bed unit serving a general medical-surgical patient population including falls, CHF, bowel obstruction, A-fib, and swingbed patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• MEDITECH EMR used on this unit
• Nurses are responsible for reading and documenting their own telemetry strips each shift using Mindray monitors; no monitor techs on unit
• RNs manage respiratory equipment (Hamilton C1 ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow) and administer respiratory treatments; no RT department on unit
• RNs are required to titrate drips including insulin, heparin, and Levophed; set-rate drips include amiodarone
• 13-week contract with 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every 3rd weekend requirement (or more if desired)
• Float to the ER as needed; travelers are not the first to float but flexibility is appreciated
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience in a Critical Access Hospital setting is appreciated
• Proficiency in core nursing skills including assessments, infusion pumps, and medication administration
• ER experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Critical Access Hospital environment where staff work collaboratively across departments and are expected to be comfortable in a variety of clinical situations
• CNAs and PCTs are present on the unit and assist with vital signs, I&O charting, and ADLs
• Charge nurse coverage is available 24/7; the charge nurse does not take a patient assignment and also covers the ER; a nursing supervisor is available Monday–Friday
• Orientation consists of 3–6 shifts depending on staff availability
• Schedule is manager-managed and posted 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling may be available depending on staffing needs
• Holiday coverage is included in the rotation schedule and is appreciated
• No specific scrub color requirement
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered